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A Charming Miniature Cold Painted Bronze Frog
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A Charming Miniature Cold Painted Bronze Frog

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming novelty miniature cold painted bronze frog, with a wonderful expression. Likely to originate from Austria at the turn of the 20th Century, the body is of solid cast bronze with a good amount of detailing. The dusky green hues of the original cold painting are complimented with highlights and the overall finish is in lovely condition. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£16.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent and original.

Origin :- Austrian. C1900.

Width :- 2 cms.

Height :- 1.7 cms.

Depth :- 2.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Frog to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08430115
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Remains of original cold painting: characteristic method for Austrian miniature bronzes.
Paint worn through on the raised edges: natural softening from handling over decades.
Solid underside casting: typical metalwork practice around the turn of the century.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1061445
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC79
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Description
A charming novelty miniature cold painted bronze frog, with a wonderful expression.
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Likely to originate from Austria at the turn of the 20th Century, the body is of solid cast bronze with a good amount of detailing.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The dusky green hues of the original cold painting are complimented with highlights and the overall finish is in lovely condition. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£16.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent and original.

Origin :- Austrian. C1900.

Width :- 2 cms.

Height :- 1.7 cms.

Depth :- 2.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Bronze Frog to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08430115
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Remains of original cold painting: characteristic method for Austrian miniature bronzes.
Paint worn through on the raised edges: natural softening from handling over decades.
Solid underside casting: typical metalwork practice around the turn of the century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061445
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC79
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin.
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Archive I A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin.

A Charming Miniature Cold Painted Bronze Frog

Archive II A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View II
Archive III A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View III
Archive IV A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View IV
Archive V A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View V
Archive VI A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View VI
Archive VII A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View VII
Archive VIII A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin. View VIII
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Verified Since Jun 2016
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A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin.
A charming miniature cold painted bronze frog
Ref: SA1061445
A miniature cold-painted bronze frog shown in a crouched stance with visible remnants of green paint and textured metal skin.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAustrian Cold Painted
  • MaterialBronze, Paint
  • ColourAged Green
  • MotifsTextured skin, Crouched stance, Prominent eyes
  • SizeH 1.7 cm (1 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This miniature decorative object is a 1900 Austrian cold painted bronze frog created in an Austrian cold painted style. The solid cast bronze body has an aged green colour, dusky green hues, and a textured metal skin with a crouched stance and prominent eyes. Visible details include an open mouth, distinct webbed feet tucked underneath the body, and circular prominent eyes highlighted with a paler tone against the dark metallic surface. The piece shows surface wear to the paint finish revealing the underlying metal and subtle variations in the patina across the form. This compact piece measures 1.7 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this miniature bronze frog suits placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study alongside old books and collections of small curiosities. The figurine rests stably on a flat surface, making it practical for display on a desk, mantelpiece, or glass cabinet shelf where visitors can inspect the casting work close up. The muted metallic and green tones coordinate easily with traditional wood furniture, leather bindings, and neutral interior colour schemes.

FAQs

Cold painted bronzes refer to cast bronze sculptures decorated with unfired oil paint or enamel after casting. Popularised in Vienna during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this technique allowed artists to create polychrome details on small animal figurines and decorative statues.

These figures were cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods. Once cooled and chased, layers of oil-based paints or enamels were applied directly to the raw metal without heat firing, resulting in vibrant surface colours that naturally age over time.

Authentic pieces display realistic casting details, natural wear to the painted surface, and a noticeable physical weight characteristic of solid bronze. Original paint typically exhibits natural flaking or mellowing rather than uniform modern acrylic finishes.

Small bronze sculptures function well as decorative paperweights, accent pieces on bookshelves, or curated items within a tray display. Placing them atop stacked art books or alongside houseplants adds tactile interest and historical depth.

Avoid chemical cleaners, polishes, or water, as these can strip remaining unfired paint. Gently dust the surface with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, and store the item away from high humidity to protect the underlying metal.
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